14 Kickstarters for 2014

January 9, 2014 4:18 PM

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Kickstarter.com is a company that brings developers and backers together via the internet. Since its start in 2009, 5.5 million supporters have pledged $939 million to 54,000 projects. Let's take a look at some of the successful campaigns from last year that could be available to the public this year. We will also look at one unbelievable Kickstarter that is about to graduate from Kickstarter.com this weekend. less

Kickstarter.com is a company that brings developers and backers together via the internet. Since its start in 2009, 5.5 million supporters have pledged $939 million to 54,000 projects. Let's take a look at ... more

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3Doodler is a pen that can draw in 3 dimensions! The pen heats up material that quickly cools as you draw. Developers consider the 3Doodler to be a 3-D printer and claim it will be the most affordable way to print in 3-D. More than 26,000 backers raised $2.3 million for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on Mar. 25, 2013. Wobble Works, the developer, was originally looking for a total backing of $30,000. Check out more information on the 3Doodler here. less

3Doodler is a pen that can draw in 3 dimensions! The pen heats up material that quickly cools as you draw. Developers consider the 3Doodler to be a 3-D printer and claim it will be the most affordable way to ... more

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"The Veronica Mars Movie" is a followup to the 2004-2007 television show. The show was about high school student/private investigator Veronica Mars. More than 91,000 backers raised $5.7 million for the Kickstarter project. The effort raised more than $1 million in just five hours. The creator was initially looking to receive $2 million from the campaign. Check out more information on "The Veronica Mars Movie" here. less

"The Veronica Mars Movie" is a followup to the 2004-2007 television show. The show was about high school student/private investigator Veronica Mars. More than 91,000 backers raised $5.7 million for the ... more

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“Wish I was Here,” written and directed by Zach Braff, is Braff’s follow up movie to “Garden State.” More than 46,000 backers raised $3.1 million for the Kickstarter project. Braff and company were originally looking for a total backing of $2 million. Click here for more information on “Wish I Was Here." less

“Wish I was Here,” written and directed by Zach Braff, is Braff’s follow up movie to “Garden State.” More than 46,000 backers raised $3.1 million for the Kickstarter project. Braff and company were ... more

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ARKYD is the first space telescope open for public use. From ARKYD, people can take HD photos of the galaxy. More than 17,000 backers raised $1.5 million for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on June 30, 2013. Planetary Resources, the developer, was originally looking for a total backing of $1 million. Check out more information on ARKYD here. less

ARKYD is the first space telescope open for public use. From ARKYD, people can take HD photos of the galaxy. More than 17,000 backers raised $1.5 million for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on ... more

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The Petzval lens is considered one of the best portrait lenses of all time. This 19th century lens is being remade by Lomography for digital formats (Nikon and Canon). More than 3,300 backers raised nearly $1.4 million for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on Aug. 24, 2013. Lomography was originally looking for a total backing of $100,000. Check out more information on the new Petzval lens here. less

The Petzval lens is considered one of the best portrait lenses of all time. This 19th century lens is being remade by Lomography for digital formats (Nikon and Canon). More than 3,300 backers raised nearly ... more

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LIFX is the light bulb reinvented. Not only does this bulb let you choose “on” or “off,” it allows you to choose what hue you would like to illuminate from the bulb via your smart phone. It turns your house into a night club in a matter of seconds. More than 9,000 backers raised $1.3 million for the Kickstarter project. LIFX was originally looking for a total backing of $100,000. Check out more information on the LIFX light bulb here. less

LIFX is the light bulb reinvented. Not only does this bulb let you choose “on” or “off,” it allows you to choose what hue you would like to illuminate from the bulb via your smart phone. It turns your ... more

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MiStand is an aluminum table stand for your tablets and smartphone. It has a very simple yet sleek design. Backers raised 26,431 euro for the Kickstarter project. This fundraiser ended on Nov. 21, 2013. The developer was originally looking for a total backing of 5,000 euro. Check out more information on this sleek stand here. less

MiStand is an aluminum table stand for your tablets and smartphone. It has a very simple yet sleek design. Backers raised 26,431 euro for the Kickstarter project. This fundraiser ended on Nov. 21, 2013. The ... more

The Smart Wheel by FlyKly is the future of commuter cycling. If you’re looking to take the exercise out of environmentally friendly transportation, the Smart Wheel is for you. The smart Wheel will help you maintain speeds of up to 20 mph while allowing you to travel for up to 30 miles. More than 2,300 backers raised $701,239 for the Kickstarter project. FlyKly was originally looking for a total backing of $100,000. Check out more information on the futuristic bicycle wheel here. less

The Smart Wheel by FlyKly is the future of commuter cycling. If you’re looking to take the exercise out of environmentally friendly transportation, the Smart Wheel is for you. The smart Wheel will help you ... more

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Peg is a customizable organizer for anything from smart phones to jewelry. Change the patterns of your peg to store and organize different items in one space. 357 backers raised $9,126 for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on Nov. 26, 2013. Federal Inc. was originally looking for a total backing of $4,500. Check out more information on the organizer here. less

Peg is a customizable organizer for anything from smart phones to jewelry. Change the patterns of your peg to store and organize different items in one space. 357 backers raised $9,126 for the Kickstarter ... more

Think of Dartstrip as an 8-foot-long roll of magnetic tape. This rollout display system can be used to display art, family photos or any paper items. More than 1,000 backers raised $38,757 for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on Nov. 26, 2013. The developer was originally looking for a total backing of $30,000. Check out more information on this new display system here. less

Think of Dartstrip as an 8-foot-long roll of magnetic tape. This rollout display system can be used to display art, family photos or any paper items. More than 1,000 backers raised $38,757 for the Kickstarter ... more

The Slate Mobile Airdesk is a lightweight, bamboo laptop desk that is not only stylish, but ergonomic. More than 1,100 backers raised a grand total of $111,412 for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on Dec. 10, 2013. The developer was originally looking for a total backing of $6,500. Check out more information on this stylish laptop desk here. less

The Slate Mobile Airdesk is a lightweight, bamboo laptop desk that is not only stylish, but ergonomic. More than 1,100 backers raised a grand total of $111,412 for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended ... more

Infoactive is a Web app that will allow you to create mobile-friendly, informative, infographics on the go. More than 1,400 backers raised $55,109 for the Kickstarter project. The developer was originally looking for a total backing of $12,000. Check out more information on this data-driven storyteller here. less

Infoactive is a Web app that will allow you to create mobile-friendly, informative, infographics on the go. More than 1,400 backers raised $55,109 for the Kickstarter project. The developer was originally ... more

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Michron is an electronic timelapse accessory for dummies. This neat device takes over your camera’s settings and shoots photos for the user. More than 4,300 backers raised $234,316 for the Kickstarter project. The fundraiser ended on Dec. 21, 2013. The developer was originally looking for a total backing of $40,000. Check out more information on this new camera accessory here. less

Michron is an electronic timelapse accessory for dummies. This neat device takes over your camera’s settings and shoots photos for the user. More than 4,300 backers raised $234,316 for the Kickstarter ... more

The Ninja Sphere allows you to control your environment and keep track of the things in your life, such as pets, your phone, what appliances are running, and what lights are on. More than 1,600 backers raised $534,476AUD for the Kickstarter project so far. This fundraiser ends on Jan. 11, 2014. The developer was originally looking for a total backing of $115,000AUD. less

The Ninja Sphere allows you to control your environment and keep track of the things in your life, such as pets, your phone, what appliances are running, and what lights are on. More than 1,600 backers raised ... more

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